The mother's immune system is a balanced threat to the foetus, turning to protection of the neonate.

MedLine Citation:

PMID:
19046342
Owner:
NLM
Status:
MEDLINE

Abstract/OtherAbstract:

CONCLUSION: The mother's immune system tolerates her foetus via several mechanisms. Failure to do so may cause foetal growth retardation, or spontaneous abortion. The mother and the neonate cooperate in preventing infections in the offspring.